Kreta,
When you say it is not a "Herder Etch", what are you using for a comparison?
I'm using real blades for comparsion Dave
Here is a pic of a real Herder A.S. motto and one of a european fake.This one was posted by a guy from europe in 2014.
Note the "open" M of Meine.
I've also seen these fakes,a few times in Germany!
Regards,
Gerd